North Arm Walking Track

Following the edge of Middle Harbour, this walk has excellent views and Special spots, including the views from the end of North Arm Rd and the trail near the Mannerim Rd Turnoff. The change in the track from bush track to mangroves and mudflats south of the Pump Station gives a good feel of the diversity of environments that can be found in the area.

(0km) H.C. Press Park → End of Willis Rd

890 m

19 mins

26m

-59m

Moderate track

From the end of Emerstan Rd, this walk begins by descending steeply from the road along the asphalted management trail, past the large green gate and information signs. Soon the track flattens out it changes and narrows into a track that curves around to the south-west, running parallel to Middle Harbour. The track continues pass a small boat shed and widens back into an asphalted management trail, heading slightly uphill to an intersection at the end of Willis Road. This is marked by a large gate and more information signs.

(0.89km) End of Willis Rd → Mannerim Rd turnoff

860 m

22 mins

63m

-61m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads north-west along the management trail until coming to a small green building. From the building, the trail narrows to a track and continues north-west until coming to an intersection with another track (that heads up the hill away from Middle Harbour). This intersection is marked by a small sign and arrow stating that this is the ‘Mannerim Rd turnoff’.

(1.75km) Mannerim Rd turnoff → Pump Station Int

630 m

14 mins

28m

-33m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads north-west along the track (following Scotts Creek) before coming to an intersection with an asphalt road. Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads down the road to the south, coming to a small intersection with a diverging track, marked by an arrow. At this point, there is a large fenced building, approximately 100m away.

(2.38km) Pump Station Int → North Arm Road

740 m

14 mins

28m

-11m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection near the pumping station, this walk heads steeply down along the track. At the bottom of the hill, the track continues south until reaching the grasslands and the boardwalk across Scotts Creek. On the southern side of the creek, the track then curves around to the east. After heading east for a short while, the track suddenly climbs away from the grasslands and heads steadily up to North Arm Rd.

Maps for the North Arm Walking Track walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Fire Danger

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Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

This walk starts in the Metropolitan weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
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